Samsung XE500C21-A01FR, XE500C21-H01DE What is a Chromebook?, Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

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What is a Chromebook?

A Chromebook is portable computer that is optimized for internet use. By removing complex functions, it allows you to perform Web-based tasks faster than a traditional notebook.

Complex features of the existing computer are removed, so you can surf the Web faster. Built-in security system does not bother users to upgrade the Chromebook to the latest version. The user’s information is always protected safely. The web-based applications such as the documents, pres- entations, spreadsheets, and more are also available.

Traditional Notebook vs. Chromebook

Items	Traditional notebook	Chromebook
	Can install programs.	Cannot install traditional desktop software.
Installing software		Instead of installing them, users can use the web-based applica-
		tions.
Storing files	Can store files.	Users can use the web-based storage service.
Printing	Can install a printer driver on the computer, and then it	Registers a the printer driver on Cloud Print and then it can print.
	can print.
System updateing	User updates the system manually.	Automatically updated.
Device connecting	Easy to connect the additional devices with USB port,	Support a limited connectivity
	wired network port, modem, DMB, etc.